Briefly In the News

January 12, 2012

Cards offer up food drink, savings

Laguna Beach bars and restaurants just got even better — and cheaper.

With the new Laguna Beach Bar and Restaurant Cards, diners can save money at many of their favorite local hangouts. For the one-time price of $20, customers get a yearlong membership full of deals like 25% off any entree, or buy one drink and get the second for $1.

FOR THE RECORD: [An earlier version said the deals included $25 off any entree. It is actually 25% off any entree.]

•The emergency 911 system will get a state-funded $246,000 upgrade starting Jan. 18. The upgrade work is estimated to take one month to finish. The project includes replacing call recording equipment, computers and headsets worn by dispatchers.

•The Arts Commission is also seeking professional musicians or bands who are interested in participating in the 2012 Sunset Serenade and Music in the Park concert series. Applicants should send a CD and press package to the Cultural Arts Department, 505 Forest Ave., Laguna Beach, CA 92651.

•The Police Department reminded residents that using leaf blowers is still illegal in the city limits. This includes both electric and gas-powered blowers. Warnings and citations may be issued to anyone using them.

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Grant will help with cardiac screening

The Laguna Beach Community Foundation has given a $8,000 grant to PHFE Heartfelt Cardiac Projects, which provides cardiac screening and education to Laguna residents, according to a news release.

The project aims to encourage early detection and prevention of sudden cardiac death (SDC). In its screenings, Heartfelt targets the more at-risk groups such as women, high-school athletes and senior citizens.